Ms. Independent

A family like mine

This storybird was composed for my digital storyboard assignment. This story celebrates family values. This is a creation of a family who is attentive, supportive, and active. Such family exist and their experiences are models for those seekink an example of an ideal family.

Link to Diigo

https://www.diigo.com/ditem_mana3/extract_annotations?link_ids=155624179


My Diigo library has 19 resources that are easily accessible for future reference.

https://www.diigo.com/user/itajamaica

Migrants among us

My students were blown away by the facts they learned from reading the biography of Cesar Chavez. I built on this lesson by challenging the students to find out who among the staff or their peers are migrants to the United States of America. As a substitute for individual pictures, and for protection, students suggested the use maps or flags. Using flags won out. So, a Voicethread was done to share what was learned about those who migrated to the USA.

Hartford's Circus Fire

An account of the 1944 circus fire that occured at the site where Wish Elementary School is now located. The narratation is done by Chase O. a 5th grade student.

Storybird sample

I have not fully mastered Storybird, but I find the Youtube tutorials very helpful. I do need some guidance in creating the cover page.

NCTE National Standards

The NCTE latest amendments to its national standards reflect the evolution in learning as it relates to learning in the 21st century and the advent of technology.

The article is presented in a reader friendly language for busy educators who can access it from their Diigo library. The text does provoke ones train of thought to cause the reader to wonder if the standards are being met as teachers prepare students to learn through technology.

I like how the standards address the legal and ethical aspects of multimedia education. I'm certain all teachers will frequently reference these sets of standards.